Updated on August 12, 2003
Sheehan a Classic
Read Asbury Park Press Article on the Race
A Second Press Article
Complete Results Now Available
The Start of This Year's Sheehan Classic
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Pictures from Island Pholography
A large turnout for this year's George Sheehan
Classic. The warm humid weather was less than
ideal for fast times but the elite athletes did not
appear to be effected as they put in some speedy
times. The overall winner (shown finishing on the
left)was Joseph Mwai of Kenya in a time of 23:09.
For the women on the right it was Atalelech Kutema also of Kenya in a time of 27:14.
The elite runners finished just before the showers came to cool off the rest of the participants who
welcomed the cooling effect of the rain. The shower did not dampen spirits as the participants
celebrated the day with a great post race party and barbecue courtesy of Charlie Brown's
Restaurant. Lots of hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken sandwiches were consumed on the banks
of the Navesink making for a beautiful setting for the award ceremony which followed.
Congratulations to Race Director, Phil Hinck, the entire race committee and all the volunteers
who made it all happen. Next up at the Jersey Shore is the, Bradley Beach 5K, hope to see
everyone there. Among the many club finishers were:
Jerry Grayce 41:51
Dennis Hart 44:54
Erin Higgins 37:40
Marti Rettino 41:14
Steve Foley 37:44
Joe Sommer 34:11
Matt Sodano 39:45
Peg Weiland 41:16
Dalia Vidaxinha 35:34
Noemia Vidazinha 41:00
Desirae Symons 36:30
Robert Symons 39:03
Andrew Parie 39:52
Donald Franklin 50:00
Joe Mirachi 44:20
Dave Stretanski 35:42
Bob Bythell 27:28
Jack Cheer 35:35
Mary Buclbindi 45:03
Chris Wilcox 41:17
Walter MacGowan 35:37
Frank Pelcher 43:19(PR)
Tom Natoli 46:17
Pat Cavanaugh 34:42
Russ Stallone 34:29(5ag)
Mike Mooney 29:10(2ag)
The winners of the Club Drawing were:
Sue Kelly, Patrick McCaffery and Erin Higgins
If you read this before we contact you please send an email to jsrc@hotmail.com saying what size
shirt you would like or if you would like or alternatively one of our orange radio - stop watches
along with your mailing address.
The River Queen sails from
BOGANS BASIN IN BRIELLE.
Do not go to where we were last year....wrong boat!!!!
From Rt 34/35/70 intersection (formerly known as brielle traffic circle): Take Rt 35 South. Bear
right before second traffic light: Brielle Business Center. Go straight. Bogan's Brielle Basin at end
of road. The River Queen sails from Bogans Brielle Basin.
We board at 7:45pm sharp and leave at 8pm sharp..... be early not late.
Bill Koch cell phone: 732 233 0696.
Just Announced - Relay by the Sea
Three, Two or One Person Relay
Sunday, September 28, 9 AM, 15K, Relay by the Sea, Sea Girt, NJ
Escarpment
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A group of JSRC'rs competed in one of the toughest runs anywhere - the Escarpment. It's 18.6
miles but feels more like 30 miles with all the challenging terrain. Here are their times:
Gene Gatens 4:17
Laura DeMeo 4:23
Jane Erbe 4:45
Gary Krebs 4:49
Jon Brodsky 5:11
Mark Griggs 5:29
Doing NYC?
We are compiling our list of members doing the NYC Marathon again this year. Let us know by
sending an email to jsrc@hotmail.com. If you are signed up but not planning to run let us know
as well. For those doing the marathon you should be planning your transportation. A good
choice is the Central Jersey Road Runners Bus.
Sea Girt Sizzles
Complete Results
Coming
Jack "Cheers" in the front of the Pack at the Sea Girt 5K
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A huge turn out for the Sea Girt 5K this past Sunday. The warm weather certainly affected the
runners but some good times were still put in. The overall men's winner was in a time of 16:18
and for the women it was Alicia Kelly of Spring Lake Heights in a time of 17:39. Among the Club
finishers were:
Steve Foley 21:47
Theresa Miranda 28:00
Dennis Colliger 22:55
Bob Flannery 21:19
Walter Falisicwicz 30:22
John Cowler 19:29
Jack Cheer 21:32
Mike Mooney 17:28
Frank Pelcher 25:40
Berkley Summer Splash
Frank Pelcher 31:48(1rw)
Neptune City
Complete Results Here
The overall winner was Hans Parratoof Weehawkin in a time of 16:25 and for the women it was
Kay Ramano in 19:35. Clunb finishers included:
Jack Cheer 21:19
Diane Cheer 27:53(2ag)
Frank Pelcher 32:21
John O'Ewilly 22:57
Philadelphia Distance Run
Ira Wiss
I would like to remind everyone that I am once again holding rooms for the Philadelphia distance
run on Sunday 9/21. Check in 9/20 check out 9/21. I am holding approximately 10 rooms at the
embassy suites in Philadelphia. This is a great race if you have never done this. The hotel is
located right at the finish line across the street from the host hotel the Wyndham. The embassy
suites are 2 room suites and can accommodate 1-5 persons per suite. This includes breakfast and a
nightly managers party. The rates this year are very good as follows: Single occupancy or double
occupancy is $109 per night plus tax, Triple occupancy and quad occupancy is $129 per nt plus
tax. These rates are per room.
Please e mail Ira at bigeye1@monmouth.com or call me at 732-682-5156
Ira's Wedding Pictures Now Available
Kilauea Wilderness Marathon
Volcano, Hawaii
Sutah Robins
Why I decided to run this marathon: "one of the world's toughest measured marathons" this race
challenges the most advanced and hardy endurance runners. The course covers extremely rough
and uneven terrain over the lava fields of the Ka'u Desert, and 1000' elevation changes. yeah yeah,
blah blah, let's just see...
Preparation: "Hmmm, I thought, with that kind of verbiage I should perhaps give up martinis,
smoking and partying until the wee hours." Two months of no drinking should be adequate. Fell
off the wagon two, OK, maybe five times. Training: When I mentioned that I had booked this
marathon to Phil Hinck at Celtic Cottage on St. Patrick's Day. He asked "Are you putting in that
kind of mileage?" "Er, what's that got to do with it?", I asked myself. I pondered his words until
June. June 1st I began my training in earnest. I began running the trails of Hartshorne Woods.
Also, threw in biking to all area races. July 1st I began running serious miles per week. 8 to 10
miles a day and a long run on Sunday. Sometimes ran twice a day.
Equipment: Wow! Shopping! Instead of evening wear and Carmen Miranda Cha Cha pumps I
ordered trail shoes, too heavy, sent them back. Decided to run in my Nike Pegasus road shoes.
(got the nod from Madame President, Adele). I ordered hydration systems and belts with
ergodynamic water bottles. Sent them back. Too heavy. Final outfit? Being large breasted I
worried about how many bras I would need. concerned about chaffing I usually wear 2. Then I
tried Body Glide. Ta Da! Final Outfit? Nike shorts, bra and tank. Finish Line socks with tried and
true Nike Pegasus road shoes. Where's the plane... I'm all dressed up.
Travel: Half way around the world and back in four days. With that wilderness thing in between.
Actual flight time about 14 hours. Add time waiting in airports equal about 16 hours. Waiting for
luggage to arrive from Kona? Add another 6 hours. Too anxious to sleep waiting for gear. That
was Thursday. Friday I tried to acclimate my body to race the following day. Ate well, slept, ate
some more.
Marathon Day: First to arrive. Total darkness on top of the volcano. Waited in my car in front of
the only light in military park. Ho Hum What to do? Made my peace with Pele, the goddess of the
Volcano. Waited. Rolled down the window. Quiet, no crickets, nothing. Just darkness. Wait,
what's that? I listen closely. It happens again. What the â !? Oh! The American Flag flapping in the
slight breeze. Phew, I thought it was actually something to be afraid of. (smile) Race director and
volunteers showed up. I moved my car to their vicinity. Ventured out to ask race director for
advice. He was none too friendly, "duh"-rected me to volunteers who were in a meeting. I just got
back in the car. Finally, local runners began to show. Wearing hard hats with lights! Never having
gone spelunking I jumped in the progression. Up the now lit path we venture to registration, pick
up our numbers, and get the soles of our shoes washed. Uh oh, I am on my own to find a
port-o-pot. Sort of stumbled across those skinny boxes with the pointy tops. Occupied? Don't
know. Too dark to see if the dial is red or green. Pull on one of the doors. No one yells "Back
off!" Tried the next and the next and the next. None open. No one calls out to my yanking on
their space. I refuse to "go" behind the strip. A girl happens by and informs me that I have to yank
really hard to access. Gee thanks. I uncross my legs and YANK!
It's dawn! 125 hardy endurance runners line up. Someone sings something Hawaiian. (Not Dawn)
We all count down from 10 and we "advance"! That is what the race description said, right? For
the next 13 miles it was like running through the worlds largest ashtray. Whoa there, I remind
myself to take it slow, keep my balance. Eyes on the ground, steady as she goes, every once in a
while I look up. Glance left or right. Black lava, black lava, black lava. What is that acrid taste in
my mouth? (sulfur). Definitely, an ashtray. "Hey Pele! It's me! Sutah, goddess of the jersey shore!
I bring greetings!" I fall. I bruise my left rib cage. The lava floor keeps forever chunks of my
elbow, knee and fingers. The lava cut a right nasty slice through my water bottle. However, I did
not break a nail. My definition of a truly horrible fall. The rest of the Kau Desert run I managed to
stay up only twisting my right ankle four times. I'm outta here, Pele! At mile 13 the "hardy" begin
a bit of an ascent. Mostly road now I speed up. My goal is not to walk one single step and I am
now good to go. Other than taking a wrong turn around mile marker 20 I thought the last half of
the race was just one big hill to climb.
I finished 12th woman. 63rd overall. I wish to thank ... all the east coast race directors,
especially, Phil Hinck for a job consistently well done; Dawn Ciccone and Va Va Va Viv for
putting in long miles with me; Susan Sarn, for her water hose; Randy Brown and JOLO for short
runs and inspirational emails, Dawn, VA Va Va Viv and Mark for holding my hand via Verizon;
the entire Jersey Shore Running Club, you guys are the best! LAST BUT NOT LEAST, JIMMY,
STEVEN, GUY, AND BRADLEY... MY BARTENDERS, for serving me water. Make me a
BLACK MARTINI, BOYS. I'm back!!!!!!!!!!
Running Camp
Have a break this winter in sunny South Florida by taking advantage of this wonderful
opportunity. What about a fantastic weekend in a scenic, picturesque and oceanfront
property in company of nothing less than 6 time Ironman Hawaii World Champion Mark Allen
and Top Ranked Master Runner/Top 10 Boston finisher Eddy Hellebuyck? It looks like the
Escape to Paradise for most Runners and Triathletes. The Miami All Star Running and
Triathlon Camp is set for December 12-13-14 at the Sonesta Beach Resort in beautiful Key
Biscayne Island. A superb Camp Faculty of Top Professional Athletes and Coaches will guide all
levels of athletes, from the beginner to the elite level, throughout all aspects of training and racing
for the sports of Running and Triathlon.
For detailed information about the Miami All Star Running and Triathlon Camp please visit
www.runningbuzz.com
Summer Series Wraps Up
Complete Series Results Here
The JSRC Summer Series wrapped up another season with its traditional
relay. This year with a new twist of an age graded handicapped start
provided some surprising results. For the overall series on the women's
side Megan Nevins, age 15, of Farmingdale was the overall winner.
Megan was one of the top finishers in every race and did not miss a week.
For the men it was Joe Donahue of Point Pleasant who scored two first
place wins and was consistently one of the top runners every week. In the Boy's One Mile David
Curtis of Sea Girt was the winner. David came in first two times and improved his race times
every week. For the Girls it was Ally Wegner also of Sea Girt who was consistently one of the
top mile finishers. For the half mile ( 9 and under) all the participants were recognized and
awarded first place winning certificates for their efforts. Age group awards were given in all the
age groups and runners were recognized for their accomplishments.
Mary Ann McKean Recognized by Ryka
Eatontown resident and JSRC Member Mary Ann McKean, was honored
as the first New Jersey recipient of the RYKÄ Courage Award, which
honors women who has triumphed in the fight against heart disease while
learning to live a healthier lifestyle.
The award was presented Sunday, July 27 at the RYKÄ - Take Fitness to
Heart race at Monmouth Battlefield State Park., The 5K and 10K walk/run were part of a national
race series presented by Lady Foot Locker and Health Magazine, and dedicated to educating
women about the importance of health and fitness, with a focus on heart disease -- the number
one killer of women. Studies have shown that women can dramatically reduce their risk of heart
disease by regular exercise.
In March, 2001, Mary Ann had a heart attack at age 57. Prior to her heart attack, she was an
active fitness walker and experienced none of the "traditional" symptoms associated with heart
disease. "What I learned later was that women often have symptoms that are different from those
experienced by men," she said.
Following months of rehabilitation at Monmouth Medical Center in, Long Branch, N.J., Mary
Ann has returned to an active life. She has increased her walking schedule and started added
swimming and water aerobics to her fitness regimen. She regularly walks the boardwalk in Long
Branch and participates in many events hosted by area running clubs.
Mary Ann encourages all women to become educated about the symptoms of heart disease, check
their cholesterol levels and exercise regularly. She and her daughters, Peggy and Theresa,
participated in the RYKÄ - Take Fitness to Heart Race and her husband, Allen, was a race
volunteer.
Summer Series Week 5
The Start of Week 5 of the Summer Series
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Week 5 of the summer series brought out a large group of over 200 runners. It was a good night
for running and there were some really fast times. In the One Mile for Youth under 14 David
Curtis was the boy's winner in a time of 6:13 and for the Girl's it was Lindsey Rappleyea in in a
time of 6:30. In the 3 mile open Adam Plaskowy who cam all the way
from Crete in 16:17 was the Men's winner and Jennifer Clausen of Jackson
was the women's winner in a speedy 17:33. Jennifer was joined in the race
by many of her Jackson High School team mates on the left.
. Other age group winners last week were:
James McMillan 19:21 and Kellee Hand 19:28
Mike McAuliffe 18:35 and Amy Wyslawicz 26:45
Joe Donahue 16:43 and Dianne DeOlivera 19:07
Jim Plaskawy 17:03 and Denise Lane 21:52
Dave Sauls 19:25 and Pat Weir 23:37
Jack Cheer 20:04
Ray Reddick 32:16
Parker House
A field of over 900 participated in this year's Parker House 2 Miler in Sea Girt this past Saturday
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John O'Reilly 12:54
Ryka Women's Race
Winners of the Ryka 10K
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Alemtsehay Msiganaw of New York City was the overall winner of the Ryka 10 K race finishing
in a time of 40:03. She was followed by Madelyn Noe Schlentz of Freehold in a time of 40 :31
and Patty Anderson Parrado of Weehawken in a time of 41:47. In the 5K it was Nicole
Negoweth in a time of 20:57. More pictures will be added to the photo album soon.
Ocean Grove Biathlon
Male:
1st--Matt Nunnally, Avon, 14:48
2nd--John Forrester, Little Silver, 14:56
3rd--John Sabatino, Morris Plains, 15:19
Female:
1st--Alice Lupico, Island Heights, 19:15
2nd--Alison Linnell, Colts Neck, 19:19
3rd--Marlana Root, Bradley Beach, 19:26
Running at the Jersey Shore
Check out the Great Article About Running at the Jersey Shore published this past Saturday in the
Asbury Park Press.
NYC Marathon Bus
Anyone who is doing the NYC Marathon should be thinking about their transportation to and
from the Marathon start and finish. A good choice would be the Central Jersey Road Runners
Bus. It drops you off at the start and then you meet in a building directly across from the finish
where there are refreshments. There are several busses so you don't need to wait until the very
last person finishes. Friends and relatives can also take the bus and they can watch the start and
meet you at the finish. The busses generally sell out so check out the CJRRC Web Site for more
information and reserve your spot
Tinton Falls 5k
Rich Calasionmo 22:11(1ag)
Catch Your Breath 5k
Ken Vercammen 18:03(2 oa)
Manhattan Half Marathon
Diane Cheer 2:22:37
Marti Rettino 2:04:12
Trenton Waterfront 5K
Ken Vercammen 18:33 (2ag)
June Moon
Ken Vercammen 18:43(1 master)
Harvey's Lake 8.1 M
Ken Vercammen 51:54
Sea Bright Triathlon
Ken Vercammen 1:05:41
Wilkes Barre
Ken Vercammen 18:22
Plainsboro 5K
Ken Vercammen 18:33
Sea Bright Tri
Ken Vercammen 1:03:50.
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